Dropbox

We are using Dropbox as a repository for large data files. It allows us to manage a single version of the truth with regard to data where many people from around the world may be working with the data. Dropbox allows the organization of data and associated files. It ensures the latest versioning and reduces redundant work. When working with groups around the world a single repository for information is critical. It allows “follow the sun” work where a group in North America can pick up on work done in Europe and pass their work to a group in Asia.
Dropbox has good security that can ensure management of sensitive or corporate data. This ensures a level of comfort with using facility for storage and management of data, analytical programs and results. User management can also ensure a role based access to data and results. This can ensure that the data and results are suitably managed and controlled.
Dropbox is easy to access and to set up. However, some planning is required to ensure a suitable layout and hierarchy. Planning is required for development of a suitable hierarchy and plan for layout of the repository. This is not dissimilar to the development of a database.